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The Guidance

Erica Miller, Technician at Stanley Electric
Leticia Wiggins
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WOSU
Erica Miller, Technician at Stanley Electric

Sometimes, we know what we want to be when we grow up, but aren’t sure how to get there. Erica Miller knew she wanted to work with robots, but didn’t know what steps to take. When she told her high school guidance counselor about her goals, she didn’t find much help…

High school is a launchpad to careers, but what types of options are students are seeing? Are they aware of all the alternatives? Are they getting the guidance that they need?

Erica found her way to a career she loves in the automotive industry, but her path there wasn’t straightforward.

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